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Spooky Baked Halloween Chips

Easy Spooky Baked Halloween Chips for a Crunchy Festive Treat

Make these fun and healthy Spooky Baked Halloween Chips for a festive snack that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chips
  • 3 large Russet Potatoes Or mix with Yukon Gold for color
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use a spray bottle for a light coat
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper A little goes a long way
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Essential for that savory kick
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for a spicy twist
  • 1 set Halloween-themed Cookie Cutters
For the Optional Dip
  • 1 cup Frozen Chopped Spinach Well-dried after thawing
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Full-fat recommended
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Full-fat recommended
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice For brightness
  • a few drops Food Coloring Optional for spooky effect

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • mandoline
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Wash russet potatoes and slice them into 1/16 to ⅛ inch thick rounds.
  3. Soak the potato slices in ice water for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  4. Drain the potato slices and pat them dry with kitchen towels.
  5. In a bowl, drizzle the slices with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional cayenne.
  6. Cut spooky shapes using Halloween-themed cookie cutters and arrange on the baking sheets.
  7. Bake the chips for 15-20 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  8. Remove chips and let them cool on a cooling rack.
  9. Prepare the optional spinach dip by mixing spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, chives, garlic, and lemon juice.
  10. Serve the chips with the dip on a festive platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For enhanced flavor, feel free to experiment with seasonings and dips according to your preference.

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